Maria Theresa:
- She ruled from 1740-1780
- The throne was handed down to her when her father ( Emperor Charles VII ) died.
- She was a Roman Catholic
- She had a positive impact becuase in her government she listened to what the people said and gave them more unity to a certain point so nothing would be done to weaken the bonds of authority.
- She had strong and noble individuality and was sympethetic.
- She was most famous for her financial and educational reforms.